Something called “leaky gut” could be the root cause of your health concerns. Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract: General function: Alter food by chemical and mechanical means into substances that can be absorbed. This involves the digestive enzymes secreted by the stomach, pancreas and gallbladder. Absorb nutrients in the small and large intestines Eliminate unused substances Keep a tight barrier from…
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Water: How much is enough?
Your body is made up of about 60% water! We lose water via urine, perspiration, and respiration. Have you ever wondered how much water you should drink in a day? Is the recommended “8-glasses” enough? What about other beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)– do those count? Below are some tips on how to stay hydrated this summer and year round! Water:…
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Healing Bone Broth Uses and Recipe
Bone broths are becoming a popular drink! It is especially great for those with digestive concerns (like food allergies) or inflammatory conditions (like arthritis or acute cold/flu). Some of the benefits of bone broth include: [checklist type=”checked”] Good source of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus therefore good for bones (kids, osteoporosis/osteopenia/healing bones) Contains collagen that is supportive to skin, joints, hair, and nails…
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4 Easy Ways to Meditate
I have often recommended meditation to patients to help calm their mind and ease stress. Sometimes, I am met with puzzling looks: what does that mean? How do I meditate? Is it hard? Here are some simple ways to make meditation a part of your routine. Driving meditation: If you have a long commute to work, use that time to…
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Cortisol Levels, Fibromyalgia and Yoga: Finding Balance
Yoga is believed to have many benefits for physical strength and relaxation. In our culture, we work hard and expect to do the same when we exercise. I believe it is important to balance hard work with a mindfulness and relaxation practice. Forms of yoga that promote mindfulness and breath -work are vinyasa, hatha, and ashtanga to name a few….
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Benefits of Omega Three Fats
Omega three oils are very important to our health. They are called “essential fatty acids” because our body cannot manufacture them itself and therefore they must come from the diet. The name omega three refers to the length and molecular bonging structure of the fatty acid molecule. The two most important omega three fats are EPA and DHA. Plant sources…
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